DC Smoker
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:51:30 PM
I have two humidors sitting in the same area about two feet apart. Both have been seasoned and both have digital hygrometers that have been calibrated using the salt test. One reads perfect, but the other consistently reads high. I removed both hygrometers and re-calibrated them and still get the same results. Any suggestions on how I can lower and control the humidity level for the humidor that is reading high?
robertsccr5
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:53:50 PM
Re-season the high humidity one and use beads.
Taps86
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:54:44 PM
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NJ Navy Chief
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:56:33 PM

I have two humidors sitting in the same area about two feet apart. Both have been seasoned and both have digital hygrometers that have been calibrated using the salt test. One reads perfect, but the other consistently reads high. I removed both hygrometers and re-calibrated them and still get the same results. Any suggestions on how I can lower and control the humidity level for the humidor that is reading high?

DC Smoker wrote:

Have you tried Beads? HF Beads have two-way humidity control. In that if there is too much humidity the beads will absorb it. Once the humi starts to dry out the beads release helping keep the humidity constant.

Use the CBID search function for the hundreds of posts about using humi beads

madspackler
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 3:02:15 PM
Try switching the hygrometers between units to confirm if the problem is the humidor or the gauge.

An empty humidor has more RH fluctuations than a properly loaded unit. Make sure both units are loaded to the same amount of capacity (75%?)

switch a portion of the cigars between units to even things out.

If that does not work - click on "merchandise" and start shopping

youngra
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 3:04:00 PM
1st off, welcome, celo on or celo off? Pancakes or waffles? Read this –

https://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/612357/NEWBIES-INFO-PLEASE-READ-v-2-1-3 

and this –

https://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/617445/Commonly-Used-Acronyms-and-Abbreviations-Updated 

then -

Switch the hygrometers (switch boxes), if the box is still high it's the box, if the readings swap too, its the meter and just note on it how much higher it is, it's an art, not a science!!!!! Some meters are off and you cannot adjust them. Also - go with beads - they are fairly constant in their humidity level.

DC Smoker
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:38:04 PM
Thanks everyone for the advice. Looks like using beads is the concensus. I'm off to search beads.
cacman
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:28:35 PM
Even if both humis where the same model made by the same manufacturer, they both won't be the same.

NJ Navy Chief offers great advice. Buy 65% beads and forget about it. There will always be fluctuations and adjustments. Don't over think it. They are just cigars.

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deadeyedick
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:16:32 AM

Even if both humis where the same model made by the same manufacturer, they both won't be the same.

NJ Navy Chief offers great advice. Buy 65% beads and forget about it. There will always be fluctuations and adjustments. Don't over think it. They are just cigars.

🇨🇮

cacman wrote:

Outrage!

Buckwheat
Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:03:18 PM
+1 the above suggestions. Beads are your friends. You could also send your cigars to me. My basement has been running a pretty steady 60-65% RH and 65 F for the past couple of weeks. That is were my humidors are so they don't have to work very hard. Remember that a full humidor is a happy humidor.
pma
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:08:20 PM
Assuming I have 70% beads in my humidor, should I be worrying a lot about temperature fluctuations? I live in Los Angeles, and the temperature these days can get north of 90 degrees. I keep my humi in my dining room, with all the window shades down during the day, but the indoor temp is at least 80+ mid day while I'm at work. Should I worry?
DC Smoker
Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:48:19 PM

+1 the above suggestions. Beads are your friends. You could also send your cigars to me. My basement has been running a pretty steady 60-65% RH and 65 F for the past couple of weeks. That is were my humidors are so they don't have to work very hard. Remember that a full humidor is a happy humidor.

Buckwheat wrote:

Why didn't I think of that Buckwheat?

TheSmokensip
Friday, June 21, 2013 1:01:51 AM

Assuming I have 70% beads in my humidor, should I be worrying a lot about temperature fluctuations? I live in Los Angeles, and the temperature these days can get north of 90 degrees. I keep my humi in my dining room, with all the window shades down during the day, but the indoor temp is at least 80+ mid day while I'm at work. Should I worry?

pma wrote:

Continual exposure at 80+ degrees is VERY dangerous for cigars even if your humidors humidity is between 65-70. Don't let them stay stored at that high of a temp, you may eventually ruin your smokes.

Tobacco Beetles, mold, etc.. occur when it's to hot(temp) or the RH is to high in the humidor.

Good luck mate.

alpine951
Friday, June 21, 2013 4:41:22 PM
I have been buying cigars from cbids for about a year now. I used to only buy a few from a local shop every so often. Now that I found Bbid I have many tasty cigars. I had 3 small humidors going with similar problems. It took me about 6 months to switch and I am surprised no one said it yet....... Coolerador..
triodes
Friday, June 21, 2013 8:42:52 PM

Assuming I have 70% beads in my humidor, should I be worrying a lot about temperature fluctuations? I live in Los Angeles, and the temperature these days can get north of 90 degrees. I keep my humi in my dining room, with all the window shades down during the day, but the indoor temp is at least 80+ mid day while I'm at work. Should I worry?

pma wrote:

Yes. In all honesty you should be very concerned.

When the temp rises high enough and stays there long enough you will start growing bugs, which are pretty much present in all cigars and remain dormant at lower temps.

When you get bugs, pretty much you toss all the cigars and all the boxes and wood products they were in contact with.

I live in the southeast.

I had an igloo cooler converted to humidor duty.

Left it upstairs in winter, down in basement during summer.

One year, just procrastined and left it upstairs. Was _not_ hitting temps of 80+ during the day, was hitting upper 70's.

Got bugs. Tossed everything out. Built a wineador.

Great way to go if you have high storage temps.

28 bottle works great. keep it upstairs in a walkin closet.

Filling it up with cigars from CBID. Running out of room. Probably going to build another and keep it in basement for long term storage.

DC Smoker
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:03:16 PM
Well I got the beads and they are working great. The two humidors I mentioned are stable at 70% and the new one I had purchased is running at a constant 69%. Thanks again for the tip!
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